Oatmeal Coconut Cookies


Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.  

Add eggs one at a time and beat until well combined, scraping down bowl as needed.

Mix in flour, baking soda and salt.   Add oats and coconut.

Drop by big tablespoonful on a lined cookie sheet.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.